Adjunct Pool - CRLP Teacher Leader

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and McNair Institution, and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi-cultural and multi-racial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. We are an accredited, private, comprehensive university dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society.

Cal Lutheran is home to more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students who come from 67 countries and represent a variety of faiths. 52% of Cal Lutheran students are from underrepresented groups, and 43% of freshmen are first generation students. Cal Lutheran Faculty are 32% people of color. The mission of the University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

Under the supervision of the Regional Director of the California Reading and Literature Project, the CRLP Teacher Leader’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, delivering professional learning in literacy and language development to teachers at open institutes, workshops, and/or designated school districts/sites. This work includes planning and presenting, facilitating workshops, coaching review sessions, and planning collaboratively with other CRLP Teacher Leaders.

Teacher leaders may also plan and teach summer camp sessions for local area students.

• Prepare and present signature programs at open institutes and workshops
• Prepare and present review sessions & coaching sessions at regional schools and districts
• Prepare and teach summer camps for local students
• Collaborate with other CRLP Teacher Leaders to improve practices
  • Observe lessons presented by CRLP Teacher Leaders and/or videotape lessons
  • Provide feedback and advice for fellow CRLP Teacher Leaders
• With regional office support, organize and set up workshops, training sessions, and other events
• Collaborate with teachers and CRLP Teacher Leaders to develop improved curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and classroom management techniques to foster an improved learning experience
• Develop new strategies and plans for an improved learning experience
• Keep abreast of developments in relevant subject areas
• Build teacher networks in order to share resources and knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned by the regional director and/or program coordinator(s)

• TK-12 ELA & ELD standards and frameworks, as they pertain to specific signature programs
• California Reading and Literature Project mission
• Content of CRLP signature programs
• Strong communication skills that include appropriate use of email and social media
• Interpersonal skills that reflect inclusive and equitable practices
• Principles of adult learning and professional development training

• Determine appropriate action within defined guidelines
• Work independently and effectively with little direction
• Communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms, to internal and external audiences
• Think critically, understand and resolve issues, complaints, and problems efficiently and thoroughly
• Compose correspondence and other written materials independently
• Create multimedia presentations

Possession of a master’s degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

• Current California Teaching Credential as well as extensive teaching experience in the areas of literacy development, English Language Development and/or other related disciplines
• Extensive teaching experience using the specific strategies in CRLP signature programs

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information, provide instruction and make presentations; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling or lifting…